California Public Utilities Code

§ 8376

PUC § 8376 Effective Jan 1, 2026Div. 4.1 · Ch. 4.6

Statute text

For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions apply:

(a)(1) “Decarbonization charge” means a charge that is added to the billing for service associated with the electrical meter, or other measuring device, under the control of an energy supplier located at the subscriber property where a decarbonization upgrade is located, and that is collected in order to pay for a decarbonization upgrade.

(2)If an energy supplier is a gas corporation, as defined in Section 222, “decarbonization charge” shall be limited to a charge for measures that provide a measurable reduction in natural gas consumption and associated greenhouse gas emissions.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 276, Sec. 2. (AB 737) Effective January 1, 2026.